Agile Project Management Course Assessment
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What percentage of the total assessment is allocated to quizzes?

  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 25%
  • 45% (correct)

    • How many assignments are allocated in the assessment scheme?

  • 03 (correct)
  • 05
  • 02
  • 04

    • What is the primary goal of adapting a plan to the realities along the way in Agile development?

  • To increase the number of features in the product
  • To reduce the cost of development
  • To follow the original plan no matter what
  • To deliver products that delight customers (correct)

    • What is the name of the book prescribed as a reference material by Layton, Ostermiller, and Kynaston?

    <p>Agile Project Management for Dummies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the creators of the Agile Manifesto originally focus on software development?

    <p>Because they worked in the IT industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a project, as defined in the course?

    <p>A planned program of work that requires a definitive amount of time, effort, and planning to complete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common benefit of using Agile methods in product development?

    <p>Getting early empirical feedback on the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of agile project management?

    <p>Early delivery of business value and continuous improvement of the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did researchers start creating formal project management processes?

    <p>During World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries has NOT been disrupted by Agile approaches?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis of the first project management processes?

    <p>Step-by-step manufacturing models used during World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the first value of the Agile Manifesto?

    <p>Individuals and interactions over processes and tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the organization that published the Agile Practice Guide?

    <p>Project Management Institute Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of relying on managed, controlled communications in Agile development?

    <p>It results in significant overhead costs and delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main driving force behind the need for alternative project management approaches in the 1990s?

    <p>The rise of the dot-com industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of having direct conversations in Agile development?

    <p>It solves many problems in a relatively short time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pioneers of new methodology met in Snowbird, Utah, in 2001?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Agile values and principles?

    <p>They apply to all product development activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Agile Alliance?

    <p>Supporting individuals and organizations applying agile principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Agile Manifesto?

    <p>To express core development values in a streamlined way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Agile Manifesto, what is valued more than comprehensive documentation?

    <p>Working software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying philosophy behind the Agile Principles?

    <p>Delivering value and staying on track is the primary goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the meeting in Snowbird, Utah, in 2001?

    <p>The development of the AgileManifesto and Agile Principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme underlying the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles?

    <p>The value of individuals and interactions in software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of conforming to processes and tools in product development?

    <p>It limits the ability to innovate and adapt to new ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an agile development team?

    <p>Delivering working software functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of valuing people over processes in agile product management?

    <p>It leads to a leap in productivity and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Agile Manifesto's First Value?

    <p>To prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'done' in agile development?

    <p>Developed, tested, integrated, and documented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of focusing on working software functionality in agile development?

    <p>It provides a clear measure of completion and progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of an agile environment?

    <p>It is human-centric and participatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of prioritizing processes and tools over people in product development?

    <p>It makes it harder to accommodate new ideas and requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 75 percent done traditionally mean in a project?

    <p>75 percent in progress and 0 percent done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of agile product development?

    <p>Working software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documents in agile product development?

    <p>To support development and serve the design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using agile approaches in product development?

    <p>More efficient delivery of a working product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of agile product development teams?

    <p>Developing working software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using simple tools in agile product development?

    <p>Better visibility into potential issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of agile approaches on administrative paperwork?

    <p>It simplifies and reduces time spent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of customer collaboration in agile product development?

    <p>It is essential for a working product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assessment Scheme

    • Quizzes: 3 (every 2 weeks) = 45%
    • Assignments: 3 (as announced) = 25%
    • Final Exam: 1 (last week) = 20%

    Reference Materials

    • Layton, M.C., Ostermiller, S.J., and Kynaston, D.J. (2020) Agile Project Management for Dummies, 3rd Edition, Wiley.
    • Highsmith, J. (2010) Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products, 2nd Edition, Pearson.
    • PMI. (2017) Agile Practice Guide, Project Management Institute Inc.
    • Cohn, M. (2006) Agile Estimating and Planning, Prentice Hall.
    • Goncalves, M. and Heda, R. (2010) Fundamentals of Agile Project Management: An Overview, ASME Press.

    Modernizing Project Management

    • A project is a planned program of work that requires a definitive amount of time, effort, and planning to complete.
    • Projects have goals and objectives and often must be completed in a fixed period of time and within a certain budget.
    • Agile is a descriptor of a mindset approach to project management that focuses on early delivery of business value, continuous improvement of the product being created and the processes used to create the product, scope flexibility, team input, and delivering well-tested products that reflect customer needs.

    The Origins of Modern Project Management

    • Around the time of World War II, researchers started creating formal project management processes.
    • The first processes were based on step-by-step manufacturing models used by the United States military during World War II.

    Understanding the Agile Manifesto

    • In the mid-1990s, the Internet was changing the world, and development teams explored alternatives to outdated approaches to project management.
    • In February 2001, 17 methodology pioneers met in Snowbird, Utah, to share their experiences, ideas, and practices, and to discuss how to improve software development.
    • They constructed the Agile Manifesto, Agile Principles, and the Agile Alliance.

    Understanding the Agile Manifesto

    • The Agile Manifesto values individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan.
    • The creators of the Agile Manifesto originally focused on software development, but agile techniques have spread beyond software development and even outside computer-related products.
    • Agile approaches are disrupting various industries, including biotech, manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, marketing, building construction, finance, shipping, automotive, utility, and energy.

    Outlining the Four Values of the Agile Manifesto

    • Value 1: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
      • Value people over process and tools.
      • Human-centric and participatory approaches can be readily adapted to new ideas and innovations.
    • Value 2: Working software over comprehensive documentation.
      • Focus on producing working functionality.
      • Working software means the software meets the definition of done: developed, tested, integrated, and documented.
    • Value 3: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
      • The customer is not the enemy.
      • Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and deliver value.

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    This quiz assesses understanding of agile project management concepts, including course assessment scheme and reference materials. It covers agile project management principles, estimation, and planning.

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